make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
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The United States will continue to partner with the Government of Lebanon to make sure that Lebanon is free, prosperous and safe for all Lebanese people.
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Others wanted to know how to make sure Molinar remains in the position of superintendent.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
To help your plants establish, make sure to get potted raspberries in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before frost is expected, or choose bare root canes, which are dormant and can be planted even later in the season, as long as the ground isn't frozen.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Others wanted to know how to make sure Molinar remains in the position of superintendent.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
To help your plants establish, make sure to get potted raspberries in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before frost is expected, or choose bare root canes, which are dormant and can be planted even later in the season, as long as the ground isn't frozen.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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